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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.63, 148.50 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.63, 148.50 and 72.66 is: 100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.63 : 148.50 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.63/148.50 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.63x = 148.50 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.63x = 10,790.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,790.01/107.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.26

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